Have you ever wondered...
Who is Mr.Barbecue?
We can tell you.
He’s our Employees and our Suppliers.
Our Customers and our Community.
Our Family and our Legacy.
Who is Mr. Barbecue?
You are!
Since 1962.
The “Miss Piggy” for Mr. Barbecue commercial first came out over
50 years ago on WTOB.
How time flies.
The History of Winston-Salem’s Own Mr. Barbecue
A Tradition of Excellence Since 1962.
Mr. Barbecue opened its doors in 1962 when brothers Andy and Nick Carros (pictured above) decided to bring real Lexington-style barbecue to Winston-Salem.
In 1965, the food went from great to unforgettable when Joe Pope (above right) and Leo Miller, legendary NC pitmasters, joined the team and shared their award-winning recipes. Those same recipes are still at the heart of our menu today.
Mr. Barbecue remains a true family business. Nick and Andy’s sons, both named Jimmy(!), now lead the restaurant and carry forward the same passion for serving world-class barbecue that their fathers started with.
Tried-and-True and All About You!
We use only select hickory wood in our pits and slow-cook our pork to tender, smoky perfection.
Nearly everything you enjoy here is made from scratch: from the hush puppies and banana pudding to our famous sweet tea, it is all prepared fresh the day you order it.
For us, it is about more than great food. It is about offering you our very best in service, value, and a place that feels like home.
Join thousands of guests who have snapped a selfie in front of one of North Carolina’s most iconic landmarks: the historic Mr. Barbecue sign!
Get Your
“Heavy Bag”
We don't want anyone going hungry, so our portions are generous! When we hand customers their food through the drive-thru window, we often hear “whew, that's a heavy bag!” Yep! Sure is! Enjoy!
Scratch-Made
Every Day
There are heat 'n eat restaurants, then there's our BBQ, brisket, ribs, fried chicken, sides, and desserts made in-house from scratch. No shortcuts. Just fresh, quality ingredients from our kitchen to your plate .
Catering
Made Easy
When you're entertaining or feeding a large group for an event, the last thing you want to worry about is the food. That's where Mr. Barbecue comes in. Whether you're feeding 25 or 250, we've got you!
